Comparison

File Manager & Browser vs File Explorer (File Manager)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

File Manager & Browser

This app acts as a virtual USB drive and file manager for your iPhone and iPad. It allows you to easily view, organize, and share various document types, including Office and iWorks files, as well as media. It also offers cloud integration and secure file protection.

Highlights
  • Integrated PDF Reader
  • Microsoft Office & Apple iWorks support
  • Multiple cloud integrations
  • Passcode file protection
  • Wi-Fi file transfer
  • Create and extract ZIP files
Features
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File Manager is a FREE file manager and virtual USB drive for the iPhone and iPad. Easily view images, audio, videos, PDF documents, Word documents, Excel documents, ZIP/RAR files and more. FEATURES - Integrated PDF Reader - Supports Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint - Supports Apple iWorks documents - Multiple clouds (Dropbox, OneDrive and more) - Integrated music player - Copy, move and zip multiple files - Passcode protect files - Supports iTunes USB File Sharing - Transfer files from your PC/Mac using Wi-Fi - Built-in search feature - Sort files by "Name","Date","Size" or "Kind" - Share files by email, bluetooth and Facebook. - "Open in" feature allows you to open files in other apps - Create and extract ZIP files and much more... ---------------------------------------- TAPMEDIA PRO SUBSCRIPTION - You will receive access to the apps in the TapMedia PRO bundle for the duration of the subscription. - Subscription length: Monthly (includes one week free trial). - Subscriptions with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. - Payments will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - All prices are subject to change without notification. We occasionally run promotion prices as incentives or limited time opportunities for qualifying purchases made during the promotional time period. Due to the time sensitive and promotional nature of these events, we are unable to offer price protection or retroactive discounts or refunds for previous purchases in the event of a price reduction or promotional offering. - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription - You may cancel a subscription during its free period via the subscription setting through your iTunes Account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 Privacy Policy: http://tapmedia.co.uk/privacy.htm Terms of Use: http://tapmedia.co.uk/terms.htm

About

File Explorer (File Manager)

Manage local and cloud files with this comprehensive tool. It supports multiple cloud services, offers file sharing via Wi-Fi, and includes media playback and editing features. Secure your data with a secret folder.

Highlights
  • Cloud drive management (iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, OneDrive)
  • File sharing via Wi-Fi (HTTP, FTP)
  • Video to MP3 and video to MP4 conversion
  • Photo and video editing (rotate, flip)
  • Secret folder with password/Touch ID protection
  • Built-in music player and voice recorder
  • Download files from web pages
Features
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File Explorer is a wonderful local and cloud file manager that enables you to manage files on your mobil device. You can management your device files and cloud files. Supported iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, OneDrive. You can send cloud file shared link to your friend. You can play the music, video files and read documents files, manage them and export them to your computer. You can take new photo, video and voice files. You can use video convert and audio convert. - Video file to MP3 file. (ex; mp4, mov, m4v -> mp3) - Video file to MP4 file. (ex; mov, m4v -> mp4) You can to do file sharing from your device with web sharing and ftp sharing via wifi network. # Multi Account Cloud Drive Service Support - iCloud Drive - Dropbox - Google Drive - Box - OneDrive 
 # File sharing - Disk Mounter - HTTP Web Sharing - FTP Sharing. # MP3 Convert Audio and Video files (WAV, M4A, MP4, MOV, M4V, etc) can be converted to MP3 files extracted just audio. # MP4 Convert Various video files (MOV, M4V, etc) can be converted to MP4 video files. # Photo and Video Edit All photos and video can be rotated and flipped. # Music Album Artwork Picture of music album can be changed and chosen from photo album of the smart phone. # Secret Folder Any important data can be saved and kept safely in "Secret Folder". "Secret Folder" provides safe locking system, which consists of password and Touch ID. # Music Player You can play all of music files saved in your smart phone. Especially the streaming is maintaining at sleep mode or using other apps. # Camera You can take photos during video record and the screen is wider than original iPhone camera. It is involving various functions like resolution, flash and autofocus. # Voice Recorder You can record voice anytime and anywhere you want. Especially recording is maintaining at sleep mode or using other apps. # Text Editor You can simply create text file and make your important notes. # Folder Most basic data will be saved in the section “Folder”, as well as the functions of camera, voice record and media player are also used in Folder. # Album Section “Album" manages all photos and videos. You can also take and save photos in Album as well as the saved files can be copied in other sections. # Download If you input internet address, it opens the web page with built in Safari web browser. You can download any files linked from web sites. # Favorites You can set often used files or folders with star shaped button, and you can find and use the data easily in this section. # iCloud Drive All apple devices and Window system that have iCloud Drive can synchronize all datas through Explorer App. # Disk Mounter You can mount the saved files in your smart phone to Mac or Window PC conveniently. You can install disk mounter program on your Mac / PC from http://www.smartdisk.org for free. # HTTP Sharing You can share and manage the files in your smart phone on the web browser through HTTP server. # FTP Sharing You can share and manage the files in your smart phone on the web browser through FTP server. # iTunes Folder You can manage the files in the app through iTunes program. # File Zipping and Unzipping You can zip and unzip the files or folders. # File Export Smart Disk Explorer supports exporting functions such as printing, mailing, opening other apps, and saving image files as photos in album. # App Lock Passcode The locking system will be automatically activated to protect your important data when you close the app. It supports Touch ID for convenience and safe.

Screenshots

File Manager & Browser4 screens
File Explorer (File Manager)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: File Manager & Browser at 4.5 against File Explorer (File Manager)'s 3.6. File Manager & Browser also leads on ratings volume (55K vs 35). File Explorer (File Manager)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. File Manager & Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and File Explorer (File Manager) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

File Manager & Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: File Manager & Browser has 55K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of File Manager & Browser's written reviews are positive against 52% of File Explorer (File Manager)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Manager & Browser ships an update every 2 months, File Explorer (File Manager) monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
File Manager & Browser versus File Explorer (File Manager): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile Manager & BrowserFile Explorer (File Manager)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (55K ratings) — better3.6 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews48.6% of reviews52.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55K — better35
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB47 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTapMedia LtdCertchip Corp

Customer experience

File Manager & Browser

All ratings54,361 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews484 reviews
Positive48.6%
Neutral7.9%
Negative43.6%

File Explorer (File Manager)

All ratings35 ratings
Positive62.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative31.4%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive52.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative42.6%

Bugs and requests

File Manager & Browser

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Images changing to last uploaded image
  • Inability to see files on device
  • Wifi sync feature crashing after update
  • Note feature not working properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to move files within the app
  • Improve search functionality
  • Enhance audio playback controls
  • Provide a 'delete' folder option

File Explorer (File Manager)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

File Manager & Browser

Subscriptions1
  • TapMedia PRO - 1 Month3 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Upgrade$2.99
2 purchases

File Explorer (File Manager)

One-time2
  • No AdsFree
  • Pro Version$0.99

Questions

Is File Manager & Browser free?
File Manager & Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is File Explorer (File Manager) free?
File Explorer (File Manager) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, File Manager & Browser or File Explorer (File Manager)?
File Manager & Browser is rated higher. File Manager & Browser averages 4.5 out of 5 from 55K ratings, while File Explorer (File Manager) averages 3.6 from 35 ratings.
Do File Manager & Browser or File Explorer (File Manager) have ads?
File Manager & Browser shows ads; File Explorer (File Manager) does not.
Which is updated more often, File Manager & Browser or File Explorer (File Manager)?
File Manager & Browser ships an update every 2 months, and File Explorer (File Manager) monthly. Most recently, File Manager & Browser was updated on November 7, 2026 and File Explorer (File Manager) on November 6, 2026.

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